Multiple areas of the county impacted, drivers take caution
From Steuben County,
At 838 PM EDT, Emergency management reported several washouts in the warned area including in Wayland, Perkinsville, Cohocton, Howard, and the Town of Dansville areas. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen with this most recent batch of rain. Additional rainfall amounts of less than a quarter of an inch is expected this evening, but flash flooding is ongoing from the earlier thunderstorms. HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE…Emergency management reported. IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include… Corning, Hornell, Bath, Campbell, Canisteo, Lindley, Wayland, Painted Post, Addison, Woodhull, Hornby, Howard, Jasper, Thurston, South Corning, Avoca, Cameron, Arkport, Cohocton and Savona.
R 14 Temporarily Closed for Debris Removal
Steuben County – County Road 14 is temporarily closed due to flood-related debris removal. Crews are working to clear the area and ensure safe travel.
Please use alternate routes and follow posted detours. The road will reopen once it is safe.
